Joanne Urbank

Joanne Urbank, 88, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Joanne was born in Akron July 11, 1938 to the late Lewis and Zelmira Kohnz and was a 1956 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in home economics. Joanne was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church since 1966, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Liturgy Chairman, and served as parish sacristan for 27 years. She loved music, especially Irish folk music because it 'told a story'. She also enjoyed reading, ice skating, birding, and also cherished her many friendships.
In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her sister Sally Kohnz and daughter Jennifer Pierce. She is survived by her daughters Katie Urbank and Susie (David) Dempster; grandchildren Marcus (Natalie) Dempster, Maggie (John) Raker, Nicholas (Leann) Pierce, Michael Pierce, Christopher Pierce; great-grandchildren Harper, Steven, Eira, and Jude.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 16, 10:30 am, with the family receiving friends for one hour prior, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Interment will follow at Northampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Joanne's memory to IHM Church.